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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Oculoplastic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD
4.9 (26 Ratings)
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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD

Oculoplastic Surgery* Age 43
Mount Pleasant, SC
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD works in Mount Pleasant, SC as an Oculoplastic Surgery Specialist and has 16 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2008. Dr. Patel completed a residency at Montefiore / Albert Einstein College of Med. At present, Dr. Patel has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Patel practices at Practice in Mount Pleasant, SC.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
    302 Wingo Way Ste 202, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    Monday
    09:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.9
Based on 26 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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May 05, 2024
Dr. Patel has been my doctor for several years. His knowledge and compassion are rare. He is an excellent doctor and cares deeply for his patients.
Barb Ulrich — May 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Oculoplastic Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Maimondes Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore / Albert Einstein College of Med
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Patel accepts Absolute Total Care, Aetna and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Patel accepts here.

Dr. Patel has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 26 times.

Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Patel has been practicing as an Oculoplastic Surgery Specialist for 16 years.

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